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2027: After APC exit, senator boasts of defeating AbdulRazaq in Kwara Central

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  • Senator Saliu Mustapha, having left the All Progressives Congress (APC), is confident about winning the Kwara Central Senate seat in 2027.
  • He aims to defeat the incumbent Governor AbdulRazaq in the upcoming election.
  • The article is based on a statement from Senator Mustapha following his exit from the APC.

Following his departure from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Saliu Mustapha has expressed strong confidence in his ability to secure the Kwara Central Senate seat in the 2027 general elections. Mustapha, who recently exited the ruling party, is setting his sights on unseating the incumbent Governor AbdulRazaq.

Mustapha's assertion signals a significant political shift and potential challenge within Kwara State's political landscape. His confidence suggests a strategic plan and belief in his support base, despite leaving the APC. The senator's move indicates a determination to pursue his political ambitions independently or through a different platform.

The article highlights the senator's bold declaration, framing it as a direct challenge to Governor AbdulRazaq's political standing. The outcome of this anticipated electoral contest in 2027 is poised to be a key point of interest in Nigerian politics.

Senator Saliu Mustapha, after exiting APC, expresses confidence in defeating Governor AbdulRazaq for the Kwara Central Senate seat in 2027.

— Senator Saliu MustaphaA statement summarizing Senator Mustapha's post-APC exit political aspirations.
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